Meatball Tagine With Herbs and Lemon

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 3
Delicious Meatball Tagine with Herbs and Lemon Recipe
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

1 hour 15 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 onion , roughly chopped
3 tablespoons Italian parsley , roughly chopped
2 slices white bread , crusts removed
1 egg
18 ounces ground lamb or 18 ounces ground beef
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
4 teaspoons butter or 4 teaspoons oil
1/2 onion , finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 red chili peppers , seeded and sliced or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro , chopped
3 tablespoons Italian parsley , chopped
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 preserved lemon , pulp removed and rind cut into strips ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
585
Sugar
2g
Fat
44g
Meatball tagine is a traditional Moroccan dish that consists of meatballs cooked in a flavorful sauce. It is usually served with couscous, rice, or crusty bread, and can be enjoyed as a main course. This particular recipe uses ground lamb (or beef) and a combination of spices, such as cumin, paprika, and turmeric, to give it a unique and delicious taste. The meatballs are cooked slowly in a fragrant sauce made with chicken stock, fresh herbs, and lemon, which makes them tender and juicy. This dish is perfect for a family dinner or when you want to impress your guests with something exotic and delicious.

Instructions

1.Place onion and Italian parsley in a food processor, and grind until smooth. Add the white bread, and pulse until the bread is in small bits. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
2.Add the egg, ground lamb (or beef), cumin, paprika, and black pepper to the mixing bowl with the bread mixture.
3.Mix well with your hands until the mixture is thoroughly combined and has a smooth texture. Cover and let it rest for 10-15 minutes.
4.In a large frying pan, melt butter or oil over medium-high heat. Add finely chopped onion, paprika, turmeric, and cumin. Fry for a few minutes, until the onions are soft and the spices are fragrant. If the pan is too dry, add some more oil or butter.
5.Add chili (or cayenne pepper) to the frying pan and stir for 1-2 minutes. Pour in the chicken stock gradually, stirring constantly. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it boil gently for 5 minutes.
6.Using your hands, make small balls of the meat mixture (about the size of a golf ball). Carefully add them to the frying pan, one by one, so that they rest in the sauce. Cover the pan with a lid and let it simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
7.Once the meatballs are done, sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro and Italian parsley on top. Add lemon juice and preserved lemon rind, if using. Mix gently. Serve hot on a bed of couscous or with a side of crusty bread.

PROS

This meatball tagine recipe is fragrant and bursting with flavor, thanks to the combination of spices and herbs used.

Not only does it taste amazing, but it is also a complete meal that is packed with protein and other nutrients.

CONS

This recipe can take some time and effort to put together.
It requires some skill to form uniform meatballs, and you need to keep an eye on them while they are cooking to make sure they cook evenly.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Meat is high in protein, which helps build and repair tissues in the body. It is also a good source of several essential vitamins and minerals, including iron and vitamin B12, which are important for maintaining healthy red blood cells. The spices used in this recipe, such as turmeric and cumin, are known for their anti-inflammatory properties, and can help reduce inflammation in the body.

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